{
  "id": 19978914,
  "title": "KGL Foundation commits $2m to maintain Mfantsipim’s Alex Dadey Sports Centre",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/11/14/kgl-foundation-commits-2m-to-maintain-mfantsipims-alex-dadey-sports",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-11-14T12:43:41.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "MyJoyOnline Ghana",
    "slug": "myjoyonline-ghana",
    "url": "https://www.myjoyonline.com/kgl-foundation-commits-2m-to-maintain-mfantsipims-alex-dadey-sports-centre/"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "The KGL Foundation has pledged an additional $2 million to ensure the long-term upkeep of the Alex Dadey Sports Centre at Mfantsipim School, following its inauguration as part of the school's 150th-anniversary celebrations. The donation, revealed by Alex Apau Dadey, chairman of the anniversary festivities and founder of the KGL Group, will furnish the facility with a yearly maintenance grant of $100,000 over the subsequent 20 years. Speaking at the anniversary event, Mr Dadey emphasized that the funding aims to maintain the sports centre's functionality and serve future generations of students. He characterized the facility as an investment in sporting prowess and the school's future, stressing that the worth of infrastructure lies not solely in its construction but also in its maintenance and enduring utility. \"The true measure of infrastructure investment is not the grandeur of its commissioning, but the quality of its maintenance and the longevity of its service,\" he asserted. The sports centre, funded through the KGL Foundation, is named in honor of Mr Dadey's deceased father, Dr Alex Dadey. Reflecting on his own educational journey, Mr Dadey recounted enrolling at Mfantsipim in 1974 and the influence his time at the school had on his leadership and personal growth. He recalled running barefoot on the very grounds where the new sports facility now stands. Highlighting the discipline of athletics, Mr Dadey underscored how the sport taught the value of hard work and performance, noting that success is not determined by one's family name, social status, or excuses, but by performance. The chairman of the anniversary celebration urged Mfantsipim alumni to contribute to the school's development and ensure that each generation leaves the institution stronger. He also encouraged current students to prioritize character, discipline, curiosity and courage over solely measuring achievement through wealth or social status, urging them to aspire to be \"useful men.\" Looking ahead, Mr Dadey challenged the school community to begin contemplating the institution's future as it approaches its bicentenary in 2076. Established in 1876 by the Methodist Church, Mfantsipim School is commemorating 150 years of education and service.",
  "summary": "The KGL Foundation has committed an additional $2 million towards the long-term maintenance of the Alex Dadey Sports Centre at Mfantsipim School, following its commissioning as part of the school's 150th anniversary celebrations. The commitment, announced by the chairman of the anniversary celebration and KGL Group founder, Alex Apau Dadey, will provide the facility with an annual maintenance…",
  "key_points": [
    "KGL Foundation pledges $2 million for Alex Dadey Sports Centre maintenance.",
    "Donation provides $100,000 annual grant for 20 years.",
    "Centre named after founder Alex Apau Dadey's late father."
  ],
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  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}